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Monday, July 30, 2012

Summer With The Kids Guide: SodaStream System {Review & Giveaway}

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Summertime = increased beverage consumption! Increased beverage consumption = MORE money spent on drinks. With the SodaStream we were quick to find out that it doesn't have to be that way. The kids and I had a great time creating lots of tasty fizzy summertime drinks.

{model: Genesis Starter Kit - MSRP $119.95}

About little more about SodaStream(source: sodastreamusa.com)

SodaStream is the world's largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Home Carbonation Systems. Their brands are sold in over 50,000 retail stores in 42 countries including home & electrical appliance stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores, convenience stores, DIY, specialty and "green" stores, water specialists & dealers, as well as online and in catalogs.

SodaStream's long standing and deep heritage dates back to 1903, when they introduced innovative solutions to the beverage market. They continue to grow as market leaders in both technological advancements and the quality of our products.

The SodaStream system enables consumers to carbonate water and to flavor carbonated beverages at home as an alternative to purchasing pre-packed bottles or cans. This has many important benefits to the consumer including cost savings and no hassle with bottles.

Additional Benefits

Convenience: No need to carry heavy bottles from the store. The SodaStream system is simple to use and requires no batteries or electricity.

Environmentally-Friendly: SodaStream is an "Active Green" solution that minimizes the huge eco-footprint caused by the manufacture, transport and waste of plastic bottles.

Space Saver: No need to store bottles of beverages or empty bottles for recycling in your home.

Personalization: Make drinks just the way you love them… more bubbles, less bubbles, sweeter or lighter, even create your own flavor!

Family Fun: The system is quick and easy to use. It's fun for everyone and kids just love it!

Value for Money: Great savings compared to pre-packed carbonated water and beverages.

Satisfaction Guaranteed: SodaStream drinks makers are of extremely high quality and include a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

{add cold water, attach bottle.}

{press button to add fizz.}

{carbonation success.}

{add your favorite flavor.}

{give it a light shake.}

{enjoy. yum.}

ace and friends thoughts

The SodaStream was super simple and easy to use. You have LOTS of different and delicious flavors to choose from when creating your carbonation masterpiece. You can make your drink just how YOU want it! I personally liked that it was better for the environment... reusable bottle = smiles. The kids had a FUN time making flavor selections, pressing the carbonation button, watching the bubbles form and especially drinking their SodaStream beverage. We actually made three different flavors in a matter of minutes. Who doesn't LOVE cranberry-raspberry? The flavor that I really liked was ENERGY... just like a drink with a bull on it.... and so MUCH cheaper. Again, smiles. What I truly liked was that the flavoring did not contain high fructose corn syrup or aspartame. Plus... and plus again! Check out this amazing nutrition comparison: (source: sodastreamusa.com)

Classic Flavors

Calories

Carbs

Sugar

Sodium

Caffeine

Pepsi ®

100

27g

27g

25mg

25mg

Coca-Cola ®

100

27g

27g

35mg

23mg

SodaStream Cola

34

9g

9g

2mg

15mg

7-UP ®

100

26g

26g

50mg

0mg

Sprite ®

100

26g

26g

45mg

0mg

SodaStream Lemon Lime

36

9g

9g

25mg

0mg

Sunkist ®

130

35g

35g

30mg

27mg

Fanta ®

110

30g

30g

35mg

0mg

SodaStream Orange

36

8g

8g

25mg

0mg

Dr. Pepper ®

100

27g

27g

35mg

27mg

SodaStream Dr. Pete

37

9g

9g

2mg

22mg

Mountain Dew ®

110

31g

31g

50mg

37mg

SodaStream Fountain Mist

35

8g

9g

46mg

36mg

Barq's ® Root Beer

110

30g

30g

50mg

15mg

A&W ® Root Beer

120

31g

31g

30mg

0mg

SodaStream Root Beer

37

9g

9g

2mg

0mg

Canada Dry ® Ginger Ale

90

25g

24g

35mg

0mg

SodaStream Ginger Ale

35

8g

8g

20mg

0mg

Schweppes® Tonic Water

90

23g

22g

35mg

0mg

SodaStream Tonic

35

8g

8g

53mg

0mg

Schweppes® Club Soda

0

0g

0g

65mg

0mg

SodaStream Seltzer

0

0g

0g

0mg

0mg

Final thoughts:

SodaStream is extremely easy to use. Easy to assemble, carbonate and create.

Taste was much better than expected. The soda was very refreshing (and fresh... if that makes sense). The diet flavors didn't even taste diet (ish)... i know, not a word, but you get the point. No after taste that you usually get with diet drinks.

One liter bottles were the perfect size for all five of us to share without the hassle of going flat too soon. We can create new flavors on a regular basis.

Less calories than regular carbonated sodas.

When comparing price, the syrup averages $7 per bottle and makes approx. 12 liters. Makes it about $.58 per bottle which is cheaper than a two liter.

We are currently loving our SodaStream Genesis and look forward to creating many delicious beverages ALL summer long. Ahhhhhhh......... summertime!

[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from the manufacturer of a PR Agency. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.]